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Sue Anderson Walea
Jan 18, 2018
Mrs. Sue “SuSu” Anderson Walea, 71, of Garden City, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Candler Hospital. Mrs. Sue was born in Statesboro to the late Jean Dupree Anderson Thompson and James DeWitt Anderson and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Amos Thompson . She was a 50 year member of the First Baptist Church of...
Emmie Iler Edwards
Jan 4, 2018
CLAXTON: Emmie Iler Edwards passed away January 4, 2018 at Camellia Health and Rehab in Claxton. SURVIVORS: Children; Jimmie, Brenda and Elaine. VISITATION: Saturday, January 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. FUNERAL: Saturday, January 6, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. BURIAL: Private Burial Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of...
Charles R. Nelson
Jan 3, 2018
CLAXTON: Charles R. Nelson, 86, passed away following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, with his loving wife of 63 years Martha, and his family by his side VISITATION: Saturday January 6, 2018 12:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home FUNERAL: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery REMEMRANCE:...
Jessie Alford Deloach
Jan 2, 2018
CLAXTON: Jessie Alford DeLoach, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was born June 5, 1941 to David Alford and Annie Mae (Edge) Alford. She graduated from Claxton High School in May 1958 before marrying William “Billy” DeLoach on June 8, 1958. She worked at Evans Memorial Hospital for over 40 years, showing her exemplary work ethic...
William (Tommy) Barrow
Dec 18, 2017
CLAXTON: William “Tommy” Barrow, 69 passed away December 18, 2017, at Camelia Heath & Rehab. Lived in Evans County most of his life. He retired a decorated Staff Sergeant after 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, having served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was an avid sport fan who loved to fish. He was a member...
Danny K. Anderson
Dec 13, 2017
CLAXTON: Danny K. Anderson, 53, of Thomson, GA, entered into eternal rest on December 13, 2017. He was employed by Scale South as the Augusta Area Service Manager. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie J. Anderson, loving step father, Vernon Rushing; grandparents, Jeff and Lorie Anderson, Harry and Leona Driggers of Claxton, GA. SURVIVORS: daughter, Mattie Scarlett,...
Frank Cleve Rucker Sr.
Dec 11, 2017
CLAXTON: Frank Cleve Rucker, Sr., 69, passed away December 11, 2017, at Landmark Hospital in Savannah. The Bulloch County native had resided in Evans County for most of his life. He was raised in the Nazarene Church and worked and retired from Georgia Pacific. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Elizabeth Rucker and brothers, Jim Henry...
Robert Allen Anderson
Dec 9, 2017
CLAXTON: Robert Allen Anderson, 65, passed away December 9, 2017 at Evans Memorial Hospital. The native of Wildwood, FL. worked with the City of Hagan 20 plus years and with the Claxton Fire Department 17 years and was of Baptist Faith. SURVIVORS: wife, Glenda Anderson; three sons, Robbie Anderson, Danny Anderson and Timothy Anderson all of Claxton; two brothers, Freddie...
Bennitt George Walker Sr.
Dec 3, 2017
Bennitt George Walker, Sr., age 77, of Marietta, Georgia passed away December 3, 2017. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2017 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Marietta with Rev. Mike Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta , Georgia. Bennitt was a native of McRae, GA...
Mary Kathryn Atwood Mccelland
Dec 1, 2017
ALBANY/CLAXTON: Mary Kathryn Atwood McClelland, 97, passed away December 1, 2017, at Willson Hospice House in Albany. She was a member of Morning Side Methodist Church of Albany. Ms. McClelland lived in several areas, Chatham and Effingham Counties and Bufford, S.C., before moving to Albany to live with her son, Tim. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tarver...
James Hoyt Deloach Jr.
Nov 29, 2017
CLAXTON: James H. DeLoach, 87, passed away November 29, 2017, at Northspring Assisted Living. He was a native and lifelong resident of Evans County. Mr. DeLoach was a rural mail carrier and retired after 35 years of service. He also farmed, which he enjoyed a great deal. He was a member of the Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. DeLoach was...
Sandra S. Purvis
Nov 23, 2017
DAISY: Sandra S. Purvis, 71, passed away November 23, 2017 at her home. The Evans County native is a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who loved her Children, grandchildren and Family. Preceded in death by R.T. and Mildred Smith. SURVIVORS: husband, Frank Purvis; one daughter, Angela Davis; two sons, Franklin (Sherry) Purvis Jr. and Michael Purvis;...
Wilton Myers
Nov 20, 2017
Claxton, GA Passed away at Memorial Health in Savannah on Monday, November 20, 2017. Survivors: wife, Sharon; Children, Danny, Tammy, Rhonda, Dena; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service: Saturday, November 25, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
Moonyeen Wilkes
Nov 16, 2017
CLAXTON: Moonyeen Wilkes passed away on November 16, 2017 from complications from Alzheimer's. She was 93 years old. Her beautiful smile and quick wit is missed greatly by her family and friends. We called her mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and “Little Mama.” Moonyeen Claire was born August 25, 1924 in Brunswick, Georgia to Frances S. and Hoyt W. Brown....
Joy Riggs Toole
Nov 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Joy Riggs Toole, 59, passed away at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. She was a native of Evans County and a member of Edmond Chapel Church of God. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who faithfully served the Lord. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lazetta Riggs. SURVIVORS: two daughters, Katelyn...
Kenneth James Harvey
Nov 2, 2017
CLAXTON: Kenneth James Harvey, 60, passed away suddenly, November 2, 2017. Kenneth will always be remembered for his Good Samaritan acts of kindness and servants heart. He enjoyed helping people and spent his entire life doing good deeds for others. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: his wife, Yvonne Harvey of Claxton; one son, Kenny (Crystal) Harvey...
Neal Watson Self
Nov 2, 2017
CLAXTON: Neal Watson Self was born May 17, 1926 in Anniston Alabama. He passed from this life on November 2, 2017 at his home in Claxton Georgia. In 1944 Neal left Anniston to serve in the Navy. He fought in the Philippines and the Marshall Islands during World War II. Upon returning after his service in the Navy, Neal went...
Robert Waugh Gargalli
Nov 1, 2017
CLAXTON: Robert Waugh Gargalli, 71, passed away November 1, 2017, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pennsylvania. He lived in Ponce Inlet, FL., before moving to Claxton 13 years ago. He always enjoyed being at the beach and being near his family. SURVIVORS: his wife, Linda Gargalli of Claxton; one brother, John Gargalli of Maryland;...
Betty Anne Anderson Groover
Oct 21, 2017
CLAXTON: Betty Anne Anderson Groover, 84, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2017, after an extended illness at Camellia Health & Rehabilitation in Claxton, Georgia, under the care of Affinnis Hospice. She was born June 24, 1933, to Harley Clayton Anderson and Rebie Martin Anderson in Collins, Georgia. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Smyrna...
Minnie Lee Croft
Oct 15, 2017
CLAXTON: Minnie Lee Croft, 98 of Claxton passed away at Camelia Health and Rehabilitation. She was a native of Evans County and had lived here all of her life. Mrs. Croft was a member of Church Of God of Claxton and was a home maker and loved to cook for family and friends and loved fishing. Mrs. Croft was preceded...
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